Biography
Tyla is a growing global star known for its distinctive fusion of pop and Amapiano, a kind of South African dance music rooted in jazz and domestic music. Often greeted as the “Queen of Popiano”, he was decisive in bringing African music and dance to the international public. In 2023, he jumped to the stars when his single “water” became a viral sensation. The track not only introduced the world into its distinctive sound, but also triggered the “Water Challenge” on Tiktok. A live performance of the song, which shows the Bacardi dance style, has further consolidated its status as a global phenomenon.
With a growing international fan base, Tyla remains concentrated on the future. He is currently working on his album in the debut studio, led by the same passion and vision that he defined his journey. “I can’t wait for people to know that I am the girl from South Africa who has songs playing on their radio,” he says, ready to take the world by storm.
Profile
- Name: Silence
- Name at birth: Tyla Laura Seethal
- Birthday: January 30, 2002
- Zodiac sign: Acquarium
- Height: 160 cm
- Instagram: @Tyla
- Twitter: @Tylaaaaaaaa
Career
Tyla presented himself for the first time in the world with “late Going”, an infectious and bouncing track with the manufacturer Kooltrink. The choir of the song “I Won Will Your Time” took on a prophetic meaning as the artist once neglected, whose cold DMS for the sector’s power players had remained unanswered, has become an international force. South Africa would never have expected to transcend South Africa, but while Tiktok users all over the world created videos on the track, has collected over 5 million flows and 5.4 million views on YouTube.
After finishing high school in 2019, Tyla initially obtained a degree in mining engineering. However, Tyla convinced her parents to allow her a sabbatical year to focus on music. This decision made its fruits when signed with Epic Records through a joint venture with the fax records in May 2021. He followed his debut with expired (2021) and last (2022), constantly building his presence in the sector.
Tyla’s great break arrived in 2023 with Water, a stroke of Amapiano-Pop who put a genre that triggered a viral dance challenge of Tiktok, accumulating billions of points of view. The song was traced internationally, making it the youngest South African soloist in 55 years to enter the American Billboard Hot 100. His momentum continued with live shows in The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and The Voice, and in February 2024 he won the first Grammy ever for the best performance of African music.
With his debut album of the same name in March 2024, Tyla consolidated his status as a global star. The project received the applause of criticism and traced in several countries, leading to great victories to the FM Music Awards metro and the Bet Awards. He later published a Deluxe edition with “Push 2 Start”, an Amapian track infused in the Reggae, and was exhibited at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show and the MTV Europe Music Awards, where he won three categories, including the best African act.
Tyla remains focused on her final goal: to redefine pop music under her condition. “Once I thought pop was only captivating radio music, but now I see it as something universal, something with which everyone can connect,” he says. “I would like to be that pop star, especially as a model for other African artists. We have an extraordinary talent, but we need more people born in Africa to take that place. “With its boundless ambition, the infectious sound and the unshakable authenticity, Tyla is on the right way to become that global icon.
Personal life
Cultural roots
Tyla Laura Seethal grew up in Johannesburg in a culturally rich family. His vast inheritance, merging the Indian roots, Indian, Indian, Zulu and Irish, has modeled his artistic identity. From an early age, music has played a central role in her life: her parents filled their home with the sounds of Aaliyah, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson and Rihanna. Encouraged by his family, he started singing, dancing and even writing his songs as a child. At the age of 12, he was composing texts in his diary and, as a teenager, he started sharing covers and original music on Instagram.
During his last year at the EdenGlen High School, where he was the head of culture, Tyla spent every weekend in the recording studio while actively put the professionals of the messages in search of opportunities. Although his initial awareness remained largely unanswered, his persistence sparked when he attracted the attention of his first manager, Garth von Glehn, who organized his first professional recording sessions. At the time, he was about to study mining engineering, a path encouraged by his family due to the uncertainties of a musical career. However, he made the bold decision to pursue his passion, in the end gaining full support of his parents.
Influence of fashion
Beyond his music, Tyla fascinated the public with his sense of bold and effortless fashion. Huging a Y2K aesthetic inspired by the icons of the early 2000s such as Britney Spears and Rihanna, he prefers looks that are angular, slightly canceled and unexpected.
Even before his ascent to fame, Tyla was practical with his style, often re -proposing and personalizing the clothes with his best friend, Thato Nzimando, who now acts as a creative director. Today, while stuning in the high fashion looks from Balmain and Versace in events such as Met Gala and Grammys, it also hopes to use its platform to highlight African designers.
The distinct style of Tyla, defined by bold clippings, animal prints and tall cracks of the thigh, made her a muse for the world of fashion. Vintage and contemporary pieces perfectly merges, from the Tom Ford Gucci sports archive to the CFDA Awards to pay homage to Aaliyah in a Roberto Cavalli dress with blue tiger stripes to the MTV EMA. With covers on Vogue, Elle, GQ, Forbes and more, Tyla has consolidated her growth icon status growing, showing that her influence extends well beyond music.
Relations
Tyla prefers to keep under the compresses of her personal life, but she has not moved away from making fun of the fans on the attention it receives. In an interview with people, he jokingly revealed: “My DMs are always active, honey! I’m telling you, there is always someone in there that I would not expect, so yes, it is booming! “
His admirers extend beyond social media, the popular streamer Kai Cenat has made his feelings for his known, also by shooting his shot during a live streaming. Tyla, however, replied with a carefree rejection, simply saying: “But we are friends, though!”
Despite his silence in this regard, the voices of appointments continue to circulate. The fans recently hypothesized of a possible love story between Tyla and Geo, who appeared in three of his music videos. The followers of the Eagle eyes noticed surprising similarities in their posts on Instagram, with some even that they suggest having taken photos in the same apartment.
While Tyla keeps her internal circle tight, if there is more in these items it remains uncertain. For now, she is focused on her career while keeping fans to guess her love life.
Fun facts
Personal traits and interests
- Tyla had another creative outlet: painting and drawing.
- “The Call” is Tyla’s favorite movie.
- “Yo!” It’s Tyla’s favorite word. It is a casual and friendly way to greet someone or express excitement.
- Tyla is a digital queen who knows exactly how to work her social networks.
- Tyla made known that night is her favorite moment.
- Tyla’s favorite animal is Tiger.
Facts relating to work
- Tyla is not afraid to push the boundaries, embracing collaborations with artists of different backgrounds all over the world.
- Over the years, Tyla has been involved in various charity efforts, supporting the causes of talent of lifting the disadvantaged communities in South Africa.
- Tyla is a digital queen who knows exactly how to work her social networks.
- Tyla’s first tour was with Christ Brown in Europe.
- For Tyla, winning his first Grammy was even more significant as he marked his first prize.
